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18-Apr-2019

Rotterdam. Grote or Sint-Laurenskerk

Great St. Lawrence Church - Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk - is all that's left of Rotterdam's medieval buildings, most of which were destroyed during WWII. In Grote Kerkplein, the late Gothic church dates from the 15th century and was built on once marshy ground giving the building a peculiar lean that was only halted after its foundation was rebuilt in 1650. It was heavily damaged in bombings, but was fully restored at the end of the war.Upon entering the church, you'll be struck by the beauty of the bright interior, an effect heightened by the colored glass of its windows. The church is famous for its three Danish organs, the largest of which stands on a marble base on the inside wall of the tower. The bronze doors of the main entrance, on the theme of War and Peace, are by the Italian artist Giacomo Manzu, and in front of the church is a statue of Rotterdam's most famous son, Erasmus.

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Eli Finkelstein14-Dec-2020 18:29
Nice monochrome. V
George McCarten15-Oct-2020 02:44
Love to see the survivors. It accentuates the tragedy of darker times, and the prevailing peace that comes at the end.
Graeme13-Oct-2020 12:12
An amazing composition of this church.V
John13-Oct-2020 03:08
I meant “ The church is know by two names”
John13-Oct-2020 03:07
of translates here as “or”. The name is know by two names, Grote- or Sint-Laurens Church. A beautiful shot José. V
Julie Oldfield13-Oct-2020 01:50
Wonderful in black and white. Very well composed too. V
bill friedlander13-Oct-2020 01:05
Lovely monotone capture of the church. V
Dennis Hoyne13-Oct-2020 00:37
A wonderful monochrome image, especially with those wispy clouds above.
The historical information is very interesting.
Don Mottershead13-Oct-2020 00:09
Well presented in b&w.
Nick Paoni12-Oct-2020 21:18
Love the tones.
Jeff Real12-Oct-2020 20:50
This is a really breathtaking image of this church.
V
John Hamers12-Oct-2020 19:50
Wonderful monotone image of this church. V!
Neil Marcus12-Oct-2020 19:26
Great B&W, Jose."VV"
Colin Storey12-Oct-2020 19:03
Wonderful mono composition.
Helen Betts12-Oct-2020 18:26
Well composed capture, and beautiful in B&W. V.
Tom Munson12-Oct-2020 18:25
This is wonderful in B&W, Jose.
Allan Jay12-Oct-2020 18:17
Wonderful composition!
larose forest photos12-Oct-2020 17:19
Wonderfully captured in mono; what an imposing church. Thank you for the information. V
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